RAJOURI, APRIL 27: A delegation of Progressive farmers from Border Village Bhawani, Nowshera, today met with Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, to discuss a range of pressing issues the framers of the area are confronting. The delegation was led by Sarpanch Bhawani, Sunil Chowdhary.The farmers, who also operate an FPO called Nowshera Maize and Agro Producers Cooperative Limited, informed the Deputy Commissioner that they are producing organic corn flour and kaladi, and are in the process of establishing a milk processing unit.During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner assured to extend full support and all possible assistance towards empowering local farmers. He directed the Deputy Registrar Cooperative to launch the FPO’s products on an e-marketplace for better market visibility. He also advised the farmers to establish an organic manure unit to further enhance their production process.Listing different government initiatives for the farming community, the Deputy Commissioner reiterated that the District Administration is committed to promote sustainable agriculture and support the livelihoods of local farmers.
